Introduction to: JTIDS/MIDS Link 16 - NICTA

www.nicta.com.au/short_courses
• 23-24 May 2011
• Graham Priestnall, SyntheSys
• Adelaide
Course Description
Although widely used for some time throughout
the US and NATO, this TDL is still seen as the
future for Air Defence Command and Control
Operations for the foreseeable future. This user/
operator orientated course covers the basics such
as TDMA, Architecture and Link 16 messages as
well as the more operational aspects such as
employment methods and network management.
Interoperability and Weapons Management are
also covered.
Target Audience
Introduction to:
JTIDS/MIDS Link 16
• AU$1430 (includes GST)
This course has been developed for military,
government and defence industry representatives
who are involved in the definition, operation,
support, management and provision of Link 16
systems. The course includes both an operator
and engineering perspective to the establishment
and management of effective Link 16 networks..
Teaching Arrangements:
The course will be conducted from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.
For further info please contact
Anne-Marie Eliseo +61 8 8343 8710
or email industryeducation@nicta.com.au
Brief Course Outline
• Introduction to JTIDS/MIDS Link 16: Data Link Transmission Types; Comparison of other Data
Links; The Requirement.
• JTIDS/MIDS Architecture: Time Division Multiple Access; Time Slots; Recurrence Rate; Time
Slot Allocation.
• Time Slot Structure: Time Slot Structure; JTIDS / MIDS Frequencies; Message Packing;
Message Structure; Access Modes.
• JTIDS/MIDS Networks: Nets and Networks; Network Participation Groups (NPGs); Network
Structures; Demonstration of Link 16 Net.
• Signal Processing: Encryption; Secure Data Unit; Error Correction; Cyclic Code Shift Keying;
Continuous Phase Shift Modulation
• Relay: Types of Relay; Relay Status.
• Relative Navigation (RelNav): Geodetic and Relative Grid; Positional Quality; The RelNav;
Process.
• JTIDS/MIDS Hardware: Class 1 Terminal; Class 2 Terminals; MIDS Low Volume Terminal (LVT);
Fighter Data Link (FDL); AN / URC-138; Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS).
• JTIDS/MIDS Synchronisation: External Time Reference Network (ETRN) and System; Time
Reference Network (STRN); Time Quality; Joining a Network; Active and Passive Synchronisation
• JTIDS/MIDS Surveillance Data Exchange and Track Management: Data Environments and
Elements; Data Exchange Functions; Data Management Protocols.
• JTIDS/MIDS Interoperability: Levels of Interoperability; Advancing Interoperability; Multi-Link
Operations.
• Weapons Management: Weapons Coordination and Management; Control; NPG Usage; C2/
Non-C2 exchange; Uplink and Backlink; Receipt Compliance; Non-C2 use of the Surveillance
picture.
• Frequency Clearance Agreements: Time Slot Duty Factor; Electro Magnetic Compatibility;
Contents of Agreements.
• Network Design: Covers the 11 stages of producing a network; Time Slot Map Creation;
Demonstration of Link 16 Network.
• Network Management: Network Planning; Network Design; Pre-Mission Planning; Initialisation
and Operations; Operational Network Management; Data Recording and Analysis.
How to Register:
* Register Online: www.nicta.com.au/short_courses
* Register using the form on the back of this page
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About SyntheSys Systems Engineers
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SyntheSys is a specialist training and consultancy company working
in the field of military tactical data links (TDLs). With over 20 years
of TDL experience, SyntheSys provides independent, up to date and
operationally relevant TDL training. SyntheSys consultants are either
highly qualified systems engineers, or former military operational experts
with many years of TDL experience. SyntheSys is recognised as a leader
in the field of Link 16 training and consultancy both in the UK and
Europe.
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Introduction to JTIDS / MIDS Link 16
23-24 May 2011 Fee: AU$1430
Technology Park Conference Centre, Inovation House, First Avenue, Mawson Lakes, SA
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